The British

Treasure Island: This factual series tells the story of our nation through CGI, re-enactments & interviews with famous faces. (1/7)

People Power: Stars including Tim Roth and Tracey Emin explore the rampage and rebellion of medieval Britain during the Black Death and Peasants' Revolt. (Ep 2 of 7)

Revolution: The factual series charges forwards to the Tudor and Stuart dynasties. CGI and guest stars give fresh insights on Henry VIII and the English Civil War. (3/7)

Money drove the making of modern Britain, beginning with its role in rebuilding London following the Great Fire of 1666. Underhanded deals brokered in coffee houses fuelled British prosperity, and the country profited from dubious practices, including the slave trade, the sex industry and global colonisation. But who rebelled against the status quo during the period, and how did the armed forces counter the threat posed by Napoleon Bonaparte.

Superpower: Stars Lily Cole and Dougray Scott explore the pioneering age of invention and exploration that made Britain the biggest power in the world. (5/7)

Tale of Two Cities: The factual series explores the heaven and hell of Victorian London. Using CGI and drama, the vice, crime and poverty of the city is laid bare. (6/7)